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Cheaper overall| Expense | Moscow | Chelyabinsk | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.24 | $5.47 | Chelyabinsk |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.96 | $21.89 | Chelyabinsk |
| Cappuccino | $1.87 | $1.64 | Chelyabinsk |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $124 | Chelyabinsk |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.88 | $20.06 | Chelyabinsk |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.32 | $52.90 | Chelyabinsk |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.47 | $15.32 | Chelyabinsk |
| Fitness club membership | $17.47 | $15.32 | Chelyabinsk |
| Cinema ticket | $4.58 | $4.01 | Chelyabinsk |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $287 | $244 | Chelyabinsk |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $200 | $170 | Chelyabinsk |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $600 | $509 | Chelyabinsk |
| Total single-person budget | $616 | $534 | Chelyabinsk |
| Average net salary | $975 | $855 |
Chelyabinsk is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Moscow runs about $616 versus $534 in Chelyabinsk — a difference of roughly 13%.
Salary-adjusted, Moscow leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Moscow · Full cost of living in Chelyabinsk